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Mesut Özil before the Germany - Mexico game during the 2018 World Cup. Picture: DPA The treatment of Mesut Özil was unacceptable and racist, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said following the football star's decision to quit Germany's national team. Erdogan also praised the German-born player's decision and said he had spoken with him. "Last night I spoke to Mesut. His attitude in the statement is completely patriotic," Erdogan said, quoted by state TRT Haber broadcaster. "It is not possible to accept this kind of racist attitude towards a young man who poured so much sweat for the German national team's success. This cannot be tolerated." Özil's decision to quit playing for Germany and his strongly-worded four-page statement caused uproar in Germany while it was applauded by Turkish ministers. He had faced heavy criticism during the World Cup, especially over a controversial photograph with Erdogan in May ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls in … [Read more...] about Erdogan praises Özil’s decision and says his treatment was unacceptable

THE last day of school before the summer holidays begin is a momentous event for parents, children and teachers. Whether feeling relieved or emotional, those marking the occasion are keen to share their thoughts on social media - and their posts are definitely relatable. Are there any last day of school memes? There are hundreds of memes celebrating the start of the summer holidays on Twitter and Instagram, and they're absolutely hilarious. We had to share our favourites with you. Some of them may leave you a little teary-eyed, but most will just have you howling. At least we're all in it together, eh? Where can I find last day of school quotes? The last day of school can be a time for reflection, and looking back at everything your son or daughter has achieved over the past 12 months. For teachers, it's all about saying goodbye to your class and preparing for your new intake. Instagram is full of inspirational quotes, and there are none more touching than those about children growing … [Read more...] about Last day of school memes, quotes and jokes – here’s how the end of term is being celebrated

BEIJING – An American professor and vocal critic of Beijing’s censorship said he had lost his job at the prestigious Peking University and is leaving China.Christopher Balding, who had taught for the past nine years at Peking University’s HSBC School of Business in Shenzhen, said in a blog post Tuesday that the school had not renewed his contract.Balding said in his post that he was given an “official” reason as to why, but said, “I know the unspoken reason for my dismissal.” He said he was notified in early November that his contract would not be renewed.“You do not work under the Communist Party without knowing the risks,” he wrote.Balding, an associate professor at the HSBC School of Business, did not respond to an emailed request for comment, and his Chinese mobile phone number was disconnected.Officials at Peking University in Beijing and at the business school campus in Shenzhen could not immediately be reached for … [Read more...] about U.S. academic and critic of Beijing censorship will leave China after losing job

Lifestyle / Entertainment by Press Association 16/07/2018, 10:32 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Richard Bacon has told how he “nearly died” and thought “this is it” during his recent illness. But the ex-Blue Peter host said: “I am alive. Or in Lewisham. Or somewhere between the two.” The 42-year-old fell ill while travelling to Britain from the US and was taken off the plane in a wheelchair before being put in a “medically induced coma” in a London hospital. He posted on social media, for the first time following the illness, confirming that he has been suffering from an “unidentified double chest infection”. Bacon tweeted: “So, I did six days straight in a coma. Been here another four since. “It’s an (as) yet unidentified double chest infection. I nearly died. “At one point, as I was as run down a hallway to ICU (an intensive … [Read more...] about Richard Bacon praises hospital and says: I am alive

DONALD Trump today heaped praise on Theresa May but urged her to make sure her Brexit deal lets Britain strike a trade agreement with the US - saying, "That's all that matters." Standing next to the Prime Minister at a press conference at Chequers, the President shifted his stance from that in The Sun's world exclusive interview where he warned a softer Brexit would 'probably kill' a US trade deal. US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun in exclusive interview But he echoed the sentiment, saying: "Once the Brexit process is concluded and perhaps the UK has left the EU - I don't know what you're going to do, but whatever you're going to do is OK with me - just make sure you can trade with us, that's all that matters." And asked to rate the strength of the Special Relationship, Mr Trump replied: "I give our relationship with the UK, in terms of a grade, the highest level of special." Repeatedly speaking in support of the PM - he said he'd enjoyed spending so much time … [Read more...] about Donald Trump heaps praise on the UK and says ‘whatever you do’ with Brexit ‘is okay with me – just make sure you can trade with us’